Events

01 Apr
Meet Cute: A Celebration of Romantic Comedies
Retrospectives Meet Cute: A Celebration of Romantic Comedies

Meet Cute at the movies with our celebration of the best romantic comedies in cinema history.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR
02 Apr
Make It Musical
Retrospectives Make It Musical

We’re making a song-and-dance of the movie musical, with another year-long celebration of the best and boldest films the genre has to offer.

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02 Apr
The Most Australian Band Ever! – Encore Screening
The Most Australian Band Ever! – Encore Screening

Due to popular demand we're hosting an encore screening of The Most Australian Band Ever!, a documentary about the legendary Aussie punk band the Hard-Ons.

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03 Apr
Sculpting in Time: The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky
Retrospectives Sculpting in Time: The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky

Across seven features, Andrei Tarkovsky fused philosophy, time and image to chart a course through the landscapes of the human soul and rewrite the language of cinema.

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04 Apr
Classic Comedy Club — MICF Showcase
Live Performance Classic Comedy Club — MICF Showcase

Classic Comedy Club brings you a killer cast of the top picks from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival direct to the Classic.

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05 Apr
Classic Junior
Retrospectives Classic Junior

A weekly series of kids and family classics screening on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am.

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05 Apr
Classic Matinees
Retrospectives Classic Matinees

They had style, they had grace. Our Classic Matinees program showcases the greatest and most glamorous pictures from the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond.

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09 Apr
Drop – Special Event Preview
Advance Screenings Drop – Special Event Preview

Enjoy a complimentary Beer or Seltzer at our preview screening of Blumhouse's latest film Drop, from the director of Happy Death Day and Freaky and starring Meghann Fahy from White Lotus.

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12 Apr
André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues
Special Limited Season André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues

André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht.

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12 Apr
The Penguin Lessons - Movie Club Preview
Advance Screenings The Penguin Lessons - Movie Club Preview

We're excited to host a preview screening of poignant dramedy The Penguin Lessons, starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan.

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13 Apr
The Correspondent - Pinot Preview
Advance Screenings The Correspondent - Pinot Preview

Pair a glass of pinot with a preview of The Correspondent, a gripping biographical thriller about the incredible true story of Australian war correspondent Peter Greste's arrest and imprisonment in Egypt.

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16 Apr
Seen – Encore Screening
Seen – Encore Screening

We're excited to host a screening of the new Aussie feature Seen. This groundbreaking documentary explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents and delves into the effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.

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17 Apr
Neil Young: Coastal
Special Limited Season Neil Young: Coastal

Go on a journey with maverick musician Neil Young, in this personal behind-the-scenes documentary as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour.

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24 Apr
NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
Art & Theatre NT Live: Dr. Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

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24 Apr
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith – Back on the Big Screen in 4K
Special Limited Season Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith – Back on the Big Screen in 4K

Hello there. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the final film of George Lucas's prequel trilogy, back on the big screen in 4K for a limited time.

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27 Apr
Tinā - Special Preview and Live Performance
Advance Screenings Tinā - Special Preview and Live Performance

Celebrate Pasifika culture with a performance by the Pasefika Vitoria Choir before an advance screening of Tinā and enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine on arrival.

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04 May
South African Film Festival
Festival South African Film Festival

Celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary South African cinema.

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06 May
Fifth of Nisan – Southside Residency
Live Performance Fifth of Nisan – Southside Residency

Every Tuesday night in May, the six-piece ensemble takes the stage at Classic Southside.

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10 May
Met Opera
Art & Theatre Met Opera

Presenting a selection of the best live theatre performances from The Metropolitan Opera on the big screen.

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14 May
Warren Miller 75
Adventure Warren Miller 75

CELEBRATE WARREN MILLER’S 75TH ANNUAL SKI FILM

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17 May
Melbourne Design Week Film Festival
Festival Melbourne Design Week Film Festival

This specially curated program explores people, culture, the built environment and the way people operate in it.

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18 May
Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025 – Live In Cinema
Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025 – Live In Cinema

Join us for the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest live on the big screen from the St. Jakobshalle, Basel!

UNITED BY MUSIC
20 July
Café Zelig – Q&A Screening
Q&A Screening Café Zelig – Q&A Screening

Join us for a special Q&A screening of Café Zelig with director Tanja Cummings and moderated by Dr Simon Holloway from the Melbourne Holocaust Museum.

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24 Sept
RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
Festival RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025

The highly anticipated 19th Annual RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world.

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Art and Theatre on Screen
Art & Theatre Art and Theatre on Screen

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen.

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BYO Baby at Classic
Offers BYO Baby at Classic

Crying, kicking, screaming is welcome, and that goes for the babies as well.

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Cheap Tuesday
Offers Cheap Tuesday

An offer you can't refuse. Tickets are $8 tickets members and $12 for non-members all day and night on Tuesdays.

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Children's International Film Festival
Festival Children's International Film Festival

The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns in 2025 for a month-long celebration of cinema designed to captivate and inspire young audiences and their families.

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Classic Rooftop
Rooftop Classic Rooftop

Fresh air, fresh films. Enjoy the best films from the first day of their release outside in the open air at Classic Rooftop.

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Classic Southside
Live Performance Classic Southside

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

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Cult Classics
Retrospectives Cult Classics

Our Cult Classics calendar revisits silver screen masterpieces from the early 20th century through to now.

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JIFF
Festival JIFF

JIFF, the Jewish International Film Festival, returns in 2025.

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National Theatre Live
Art & Theatre National Theatre Live

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

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Open Caption Sessions
Offers Open Caption Sessions

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

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Senior Cinephiles
Offers Senior Cinephiles

$10 tickets for senior members and $12 tickets for non-members on weekdays before 4pm!

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Student Wednesday
Offers Student Wednesday

Procrastinate smarter, not harder. Enjoy $8 tickets for student members and $12 for student non-members all day and night on Wednesdays.*

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